Category Archives: Facts
Newer posts →Kosher Wine – Is There More Than Just Manischewitz?
January 11, 2011I was asked a few days ago if I could recommend any half-decent Kosher wine. It’s not too often that I get caught off guard with wine questions, but this one did throw me through a loop! I was going … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, News | 3 Comments //Sulfites – The Source Behind the Red Wine Headache?
January 8, 2011Sulfites are the salts of sulfurous acid, which are naturally occurring in grapes which nature uses to prevent microbial growth. They are found in onions, garlic, and many other plants. Sulfites have been known to cause severe allergic reactions … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, News | Tagged Health, Sulfites | 7 Comments //The No Sediment Bottle?
January 5, 2011According to The Guardian online, a celebrated Spanish chef claims to have invented a wine bottle that captures sediment. Martín Berasategui, (three Michelin star chef), has added a chamber to the bottle to the bottom of the bottle ensuring … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, News | Leave a comment //Malolactic Fermentation Explained
January 4, 2011Malolactic Fermentation is a secondary fermentation in the winemaking process which converts harsh malic acid (think bitter green apples) into softer lactic acid (think cream). To use Chardonnay as an example; putting the wine through Malolactic Fermentation will convert a … Continue reading
Posted in Facts | Leave a comment //Getting to Know Alsace Grand Cru’s
December 24, 2010Alsace Grand Cru is a selected site in the Alsace AOC region of North-Eastern France. For wines to qualify for Grand Cru status, the yield of the vineyards have to be much lower than regular Alsace vineyards with wines only … Continue reading
Posted in Facts | Tagged Underdog Wine Merchants | Leave a comment //A Few Facts About Syrah / Shiraz…
December 21, 2010Syrah / Shiraz is a dark black grape with a very thick skin, and depending on the soil and climate the flavors and tones will change greatly, creating distinct wines between their regions of origin. It’s worth noting that the … Continue reading
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